Hillsdale FFA

Published: February 19, 2011 4:02 AM

Nursery, landscaping team places 10th at state contestThe Hillsdale FFA chapter had a team place 10th at the state nursery and landscaping career development event.Team members included Hannah Shock (11th individually), Brittani Baldner-Hill (31st), Bryce Payne (79th) and Melanie Graven (96th).

Members competein public speaking contestsOn Feb. 9, members of the Hillsdale FFA chapter had members compete at the sub-district in public speaking contests.Melanie Graven placed fourth in the FFA creed speaking contest. The purpose of the FFA creed speaking contest is to develop the ability of beginning FFA members to demonstrate their interpretation and self-expression of the FFA creed. Objectives for the creed speaking contest include memorizing and reciting the FFA creed; presenting the FFA creed using his/her own interpretation, self-expression and delivery; experience speaking before a group while developing self-confidence; and communicating effectively with others. McKenzie Stimmell placed first in the senior prepared public speaking contest. The purpose of the prepared public speaking CDE is to develop agricultural leadership by providing an opportunity for member participation in agricultural public speaking activities.Sarah Bookman competed in extemporaneous public speaking contest. Contestants selected one topic from each of the three categories. They then chose one of the three topics on which they prepared their speech. After each contestant selected their topic, all three topics were returned to the appropriate container for other contestants to select. The contestant presented the judges with the topic of their speech before beginning their presentation.